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Bryotropha terrella
Brown Moss-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Gelechiidae: Anomologinae
787 / 35.040
Photo © Tim Hodge,  17/06/2015 - Horsey Corner

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Wingspan: 14 - 16.5mm
Flight: May - August.
Foodplant:   Common Bent , Moss.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespead and common on sandy ground, often encountered wherever long grass grows, and easily flushed in the daytime.

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1957.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/09/2023228TL79Mundford
31/08/2023128TF63Heacham
28/08/2023128TF74Holme NNR
28/08/2023128TF51Walpole Highway
24/08/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
23/08/2023127TG11Horsford
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
23/08/2023128TF64Holme
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
22/08/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
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